A discussion on the final draft of the Agroecological Landscape Resilience Plan (ALRP) for the Agricultural Hot Spot Area in Monaragala District was held on the 13th at the Uva Management Development Institute (UMDI), Pelgahathenna. The programme focused on reviewing the ALRP as a Climate-Smart Intervention, assessing its relevance, technical soundness, and alignment with climate resilience objectives under the Climate Smart Irrigated Agriculture Project (CSIAP).
Organization
and Leadership
The
event was organized by the Deputy Project Director’s Office of CSIAP in Uva
Province, under the leadership of Deputy Project Director Mr. D. M. L.
Bandaranayake. The session provided a structured platform for stakeholders to
collectively examine the proposed strategies and implementation framework of
the ALRP.
Participation
of Key Stakeholders
Representatives
from relevant implementing agencies, along with CSIAP specialists and project
officers, participated in the discussion. Their engagement ensured that the
plan was reviewed from multiple perspectives, including policy, technical
feasibility, field applicability, and institutional coordination.
Technical
Review and Feedback
During
the discussion, participants offered technical insights, observations, and
recommendations to further refine the plan. Emphasis was placed on
strengthening agroecological approaches, climate adaptation measures, and
integration with ongoing development interventions in the Monaragala
Agricultural Hot Spot Area.
Objectives
of the ALRP
The
Agroecological Landscape Resilience Plan aims to enhance climate resilience by
promoting sustainable land and water management practices, biodiversity
conservation, and climate-smart agricultural techniques. The plan seeks to
address climate risks while improving productivity and ecological stability
across the landscape.
Expected
Outcomes and Long-Term Benefits
Once
finalized, the ALRP is expected to serve as a strategic framework to guide
climate-resilient agricultural development in Monaragala District. Its
implementation is anticipated to support long-term sustainability, improve farmer
livelihoods, and strengthen the resilience of local communities to climate
variability and change.
